Mazda 6 2008 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 27 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 97 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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